About Us
Ashtabula County Continued Education Support Services (ACCESS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students and their families explore career options and navigate pathways to higher education, trade schools, military service, or entering the workforce. We assist with the application process, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities, including filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Our services are completely free for students and their families. ACCESS provides a designated advisor for each high school in the district, including ATECH, Conneaut High School, Edgewood High School, Geneva High School, Grand Valley High School, Lakeside High School, and Pymatuning Valley High School. These advisors are here to offer support and guidance, helping students explore their options and prepare for their future after high school. We are here to help, not to take over their journey—students are always in control of their decisions, and we’re here to provide the resources they need along the way.
Board of Directors
Lori Riley, President
Superintendent, Conneaut Area City Schools
Kelli Jones, Vice President
Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Ashtabula
Lori Slekar, Secretary
Director of Student Success, Ashtabula County Educational Service Center
Patrick Kelley
EMS & Emergency Management Coordinator
Ashtabula Regional Medical Center
Board Members
Krista Sheen
Director of Career Technical Education & Business Partnerships
Ashtabula County Technical & Career Center
Carrie Brumit
School Counselor
Grand Valley High School
Dylan Fitchett
Associate Private Client Financial Advisor
Huffman Mayer Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Susan Beldon
Office manager
Ashtabula County Auditors Office
Lori Lee
Director,
Kent State Enrollment Management and Student Services
Carmen Hamper
Attorney at Law
Hamper Law Offices
Sonia Newman
Senior Associate, Project Management
Growth Partnership
Shaun Buehner
President, OEMSCA
South Central Ambulance District
Bryce Zwagerman
Admission Counselor
Office of Admissions
Lake Erie College
Nicole Hyatt
Financial Solutions Manager/AVP
First Commonwealth Bank
